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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Arthropoda |
Class | : | Insecta |
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Order | : | Lepidoptera |
Family | : | Notodontidae |
Genus | : | Cerura |
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Common Name | : | Puss Moth |
Scientific Name | : | Cerura Vinula |
Found | : | Europe and North Africa |
Diet | : | Omnivore |
Size (L) | : | 5cm - 8cm (1.9in - 3.1in) |
Number of Species | : | 1 |
Average Lifespan | : | 3 - 5 months |
Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
Colour | : | Black, Brown, Green, Blue, White, Yellow, Grey |
Skin Type | : | Hairs |
Favourite Food | : | Willow Leaves |
Habitat | : | Dense woodland |
Average Litter Size | : | 15 |
Main Prey | : | Willow and Poplar Leaves |
Predators | : | Bats, Rats, Birds |
Distinctive Features | : | Black and white markings and dangerous nature of the caterpillar |